Camarines Sur, Bicol Region • 13.42°N, 123.41°E
Real-time earthquake tracking and seismic risk for Iriga, Camarines Sur — recent activity, nearby fault lines and volcanoes, and emergency contacts.
Seismic risk
50/100
high
Last 90 days
386
within 200 km
Last 24h
8
Largest
M5.4
Nearest fault
139 km
Philippine Fault Zone
Faults <150 km
1
Volcanoes <100 km
1
Population
111,757
Seismic Risk Score: 50/100
139km from Philippine Fault Zone
53 km E of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines
1 months ago • 46km deep
Energy: ~1.9 kilotons of TNT
382
Shallow (<70km)
Most damaging
4
Intermediate
70-300km
0
Deep (>300km)
Less damage
Shallow earthquakes (<70km) typically cause the most damage as seismic waves travel a shorter distance to the surface. Iriga has experienced 382 shallow earthquakes in the past 90 days.
Largest recorded events within 250 km of Iriga (USGS catalog, since 1900).
6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines
1937 • 227 km away • 15 km deep
7 km N of Luklukan, Philippines
1907 • 131 km away • 15 km deep
70 km NE of Sabang Indan, Philippines
1907 • 139 km away • 15 km deep
18 km ENE of Bagacay, Philippines
1943 • 106 km away • 15 km deep
37 km ESE of Bato, Philippines
1988 • 130 km away • 25 km deep
23 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines
1925 • 161 km away • 20 km deep
8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines
1996 • 209 km away • 33 km deep
14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines
1995 • 223 km away • 16 km deep
0 km ESE of Union, Philippines
1990 • 247 km away • 18 km deep
4 km SW of Gigmoto, Philippines
1982 • 109 km away • 46 km deep
17 km N of Karligan, Philippines
1970 • 240 km away • 15 km deep
13 km ENE of San Andres, Philippines
1973 • 68 km away • 33 km deep
Regional:
Iriga is located in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, a country that sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire—one of the most seismically active zones on Earth. The Philippines experiences an average of 20 earthquakes per day, though most are too small to be felt.
The nearest major fault to Iriga is the Philippine Fault Zone, located approximately 139 km away. The last major event on this fault was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
With a population of 111,757, earthquake preparedness is crucial for Iriga residents. We recommend having an emergency kit ready, knowing the safest spots in your home, and practicing DROP-COVER-HOLD ON with your family.
FAQ
Iriga, Camarines Sur has a high earthquake risk (50/100 on QuakeGlobe's index), driven mainly by its proximity to the Philippine Fault Zone (~139 km away). Our catalog logged 386 earthquakes within 200 km in the last 90 days, the strongest a M5.4.
The nearest mapped fault to Iriga is the Philippine Fault Zone, about 139 km away. It is considered capable of up to about M7.8. Its last major event was the 1990 Luzon Earthquake (M7.8).
The strongest earthquake catalogued near Iriga since 1900 was a M7.6 in 1937 (6 km E of Tignoan, Philippines). Damaging earthquakes are infrequent, but the surrounding region is seismically active.
Yes — 1 active or potentially active volcano lies within 100 km of Iriga: Mayon. The nearest is Mayon, about 35 km away.
Drop, Cover, and Hold On: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay put until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows and exterior walls, and if you are near the coast and feel strong or prolonged shaking, move to higher ground in case of a tsunami. See the QuakeGlobe preparedness guide for a full checklist.